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Switched On Kids

A really good site written especially for children which looks at sources of electricity and, electrical safety round the home. There are worksheets and activities. It works well on an interactive whiteboard.

5-11 year olds
Teachers, Pupils, Parents

Beating Bacteria

A site which explains the difficulties drug companies have in producing new antibiotics including an explanation of how bacteria become drug resistant. On-line research into bacteria and antibiotics is an optional activity.

14-16 year olds
Pupils

Basic Angles

An angle activity with an online protractor. This is a flexible manipulative for teaching about angles which is excellent on an interactive whiteboard. There is a video tutorial explaining its use.

10-16 year olds
Teachers, Pupils

OLogy

OLogy is a science website for children. It has been produced by the American Museum of Natural History. It is packed with information and includes videos, quizzes and activities to try at home and school.

7-14 year olds
Teachers, Pupils

NASA Kids' Club

NASA provides a safe website for children to play as they learn about NASA and its missions. Content includes images, games and activities on space including all the Solar System and missions. Download free app too.

6-11 year olds
Teachers, Pupils, Parents

Life Stages

A life stages activity, with audio, where children need to drag and drop various of images into the correct positions on the relevant life stages. It includes life stages of a butterfly, chicken, flower, frog, human and a tree.

6-8 year olds
Pupils

All about Bumble Bees

Free educational activities designed for children from age 4 to 11+ to develop their knowledge and understanding of bumblebees and the challenges and threats they face.

4-11 year olds
Teachers, Pupils

The Great Fire of London

Explore the story of the fire in detail by following the timeline and investigating the people, objects and themes. Interactive activities along the way to help you understand how we know about the Great Fire.

5-11 year olds
Teachers, Pupils

Pobble365

Pobble365 supports teachers with creative writing activities whether it be generating interesting vocabulary or teaching punctuation or grammar. For every day of the year it begins with a thought provoking image to stimulate inspiring ideas. It's free.

5-11 year olds
Teachers

Geometry Basics

These videos and activities on the basics if geometry explain what angles are and the difference between a triangle and a quadrilateral. Put your knowledge to the test.

10-13 year olds
Pupils
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